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Richmond 995 Dublin Rd. $335,000.00 A well maintained home on 10.5 acres in a private setting. 2-3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, sunroom, barn/garage. ¾ basement with concrete floors. Zoned, Residential/Agricultural.
Pittsfield Dawes Ave. $205,000.
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Commercial property for sale. Better known as Dawes Ave. Variety. The store has been closed and now has the potential for a fifth apartment, or retail space. There are presently 4 apartments. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms. All apartments are occupied. Someone with vision can turn this wonderful building into a great income source.
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Cummington 12 Brown Ave. $260,000. Built in the 1830's home, with all of the charm you can imagine. Large cook’s kitchen, double oven, butcher block counter tops, 2 sinks, radiant heat in floor. 4-5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, newer roof, heating system, water heater, electrical. First floor Master with walk-in closet. Large Barn/Garage with a wonderful finished space and workshop. 2 ponds. Stocked river, (Westfield)/swimming hole outside your front door. Fully fenced yard on a dead end road, .6 acres. Mass Save insulated. Architectural details, wood flooring. 20 minutes from Pittsfield.
271 Main St. Great Barrington, MA - 27C Housatonic St. Lenox, MA - 77 East St. Pittsfield MA
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Full liquor license, all equipment. New Blodgett pizza oven, new a/c unit. Includes all tables & chairs, pictures, pots, pans, dishes, forks, you name it. Owners retiring! Call Paul.
Asking $99,900
51 IMPERIAL STREET, LANESBORO NEW PRICE!
Pontoosuc lake house. Lovely two bedroom home with shared lake access and a dock. Completely updated with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, new floors, and more. Large storage shed for toys. Buy as an investment or live there year round. Owner currently rents out from MayOctober on weekends and is totally booked.
John L. McLean ABR, CRS, Broker Associate
Residential - Condominiums - Land - Rentals Same Great Service. New Location! call/text: 413.441.4403 johnmclean@MyBerkshireHome.com 2 South Street, Suite 160, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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5 Lindsay Dr., Dalton, MA 01226
18 Laflin Ter., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Beautiful Center Hall Colonial sits atop a well-cared for executive neighborhood ready for you to move in. This home boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Prepare dinner on the large center island in your cherry kitchen, then escape through the sliders to your new expanded deck and private yard. Later, relax in the living room by the marble fireplace, or join the family in the finished basement that double as a family/game room. $349,000
Hidden Gem with charm and character within walking distance of downtown. Neatly placed around the once stoic homes of Pomeroy and Wendell Aves. 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with large sunken living room that was dubbed “the Music Room’’ according to the original blueprints. Kitchen with all newer stainless appliances, and a Butlers pantry. New 200amp and electric wiring. New year old roof. Gas heat. $225,000
110 Elmore Dr., Dalton, MA 01226
0 Swamp Rd., Richmond, MA 01254
Unique multi-level home with a beautiful private and serene back yard. Located on the cul-de-sac. Enter the home to the formal living room, then take a couple of steps up to the main floor where you find an open formal dining room and family room, a beautiful kitchen with sliders to a huge deck. Enjoy the front porch or hide out back in the gazebo. This home offers central air, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and a lower level finished great room. $449,000
Beautiful wooded lot with stream and easy access. Surveyed & perc tested ready to build. Close to Richmond Pond. This parcel is 13.2 acres, but you can also buy adjoining 5.45 acre lot for $140,000 total for both. $85,000
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0.1 Swamp Rd., Richmond, MA 01254 Beautiful wooded lot with stream and easy access. Surveyed & perc tested ready to build. Close to Richmond Pond. 6.2 miles from Tanglewood and close to Berkshire County attractions. This parcel is 5.45 acres, but you can also buy adjoining 13.2 acre lot for $140,000 total for both.
$65,000
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Pontoosuc Golf Course 38 Kirkwood Dr., Pittsfield, MA
This incredible piece of property in the heart of the Berkshires is 134 acres of commercial land. Currently operating as an 18-hole golf course with pristine views and a majestic setting. Clubhouse with full bar, commercial kitchen & locker rooms. Multiple outbuildings with shop. All machinery & equipment to operate the golf course included. $1,400,000
246 Mountain Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201
The Perfect home to start your family in! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gambrel style home has an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, central a/c, first floor bedroom, and fenced-in yard. There is also a formal dining or office, and bath on the first floor, with two bedrooms and a bath on the second floor. Need more space? Look to the partially finished basement with walkout to backyard. replace with $185,900
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Desirable Southeast Neighborhood. This beautiful 3000 sq ft home features incredible views, front porch, screened-in sunroom with deck, inground pool & hot tub. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, expansive kitchen, large living, dining & family room with fireplace. Finished basement/game room. Well maintained & a must see. $535,000
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HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY! by Lynn Arseneau
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Dear Lynn,
So many homes are on the market. I want ours to out-shine the others. Can you give me some basic tips on how to do that? One more thing, we love your column! Daniel L. Lenox
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Hi Daniel, Thanks for your question and I’m so glad you’re enjoying “Dear Lynn.”
Here are some basics that I’ve suggested before. Clean, clean, clean! . No one wants to buy a dirty house. In reality, bargain hunters are going to be interested in a poorly maintained house because they assume they can get a great deal from an “asis” seller. If you want attractive offers, you should remove clutter and clean thoroughly.
its very best. Your home should look as good or better than others that buyers are viewing.
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Dear Lynn,
Oh! We are having such an argument! My husband thinks we should price our house much higher than what the Realtor is telling us. He says we can always come down. Our agent did a Market Analysis and it clearly shows that if we price it higher it will actually make the other homes that are similar look more appealing price wise. What are your thoughts? Thanks!! Julia and Ted Dalton
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Dear J and T,
There’s a difference between pricing to leave negotiating room and over pricing. Leaving some room for negotiating is one of the biggest myths in real estate. There are risks when a home is priced too high. While you may think that you are giving yourself room to negotiate, too high a price just may discourage potential buyers from looking at the home.
agent to find the best competitive price. The agent can show you homes that are similar that have sold recently and those that will be your competition. Buyers are looking and comparing. They know when a home is overpriced. Pricing right can also attract so many buyers that you could get multiple offers.
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Dear Lynn, Your column is so helpful! Thanks!
I’m getting ready to sell my house. There are some issues with it that I really don’t want people to know. I’ve heard the saying, “buyer beware” so I figure I don’t have to tell them, just let them find out by doing inspections. Also, some of the problems only happen in the winter so I’ll sell in the spring, summer or fall. I’ve never sold a home before and lived here 40 years. Is this the way it’s done? Edmund K. Pittsfield
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Edmund, Edmund, Edmund…..
Honesty is the best policy. When you disclose defects about your home, you are showing the buyer that you are not trying to hide anything. That builds trust with the buyer. You If the home has been on the market for a long time due to a high price, then there is typically a stigma that certainly don’t want to be in a position where you have kept something from the buyer or tried to home suffers. If the home’s price is too high, you may hide an issue. So, if you happen to get water in your end up with no offers and reducing it several times. basement a few times a year when it rains heavy or if When this happens, your home will be thought of as a problem home by many buyers. Why else did you have you only had water once in 10 years, let your agent to lower the price? Is something wrong with it? Are they know. Buyers would rather know up front what defects there are instead of having it discover later at getting desperate? Maybe they’ll now take even less the home inspection. Of course, you may not know than the new price! everything about your home, but share what you do Instead of pricing high, price well. Work with your know.
Lynn Arseneau, CBR, GRI, ABR, CRS, is affiliated with Signature Associates in Pittsfield, MA For more info, visit LynnMovesYou.com or HomesInTheBerkshires.com
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Repair, repair, repair! Broken door knobs, broken or missing floor tiles, old or stained floors and carpets— there are probably lots of jobs that need to be done inside and outside of your house. These small, inexpensive repairs you make, will make your home more desirable to buyers. Especially if the others they’ve seen don’t look maintained. Buyers can see that you care for your home. If there are more expensive jobs, like a roof that needs replacement, talk to your agent before you invest in a major repair. You want to be sure that updates or repairs will benefit you. Remember, too, that the home inspector will be coming, and by doing repairs in advance you will avoid some of the “red flags” that the home inspector will report. Pictures, pictures, pictures! Your home’s photos are the very first impression your buyer has. Have professional looking pictures to show your home at
I’ve been a Realtor for 33 years. People frequently ask for my advice and opinions, and by sharing those questions and answers with you, I hope to offer some helpful information.
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233 Mountain Dr, Pittsfield
$389,000 | 4 Beds | 2/1 Bath | 0.65 Acres | 227547 WONDERFUL HOME IN A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD
46 Housatonic St, Lee MA 01238
70 Silver St, Lee MA 01238
NEW TO THE MARKET - List Price: $269,000 This c1880’s 4 bdrm New England Farmhouse, offers a Large Kitchen and amazing Hardwood floors. Enjoy summer leisure on large front porch. Close to all major Berkshire cultural attractions. Includes a 2 car garage carriage barn, property zoned residential/commercial, would make a great vacation rental, offices, etc. Don’t miss out!
MOTIVATED SELLER! List Price: $215,000 Two Family Country Home - Many possibilities w/this 2 Family Home Convenient location- close to Goose Pond and easy access to Mass. Pike! This home offers over 2,000 sq. ft. Cozy 4 bdm/ 1 ba w/large country kitchen, open floor plan with double tier deck overlooking babbling brook! 1 bdrm/1 ba in-law apartment.
90 George St, Lee MA 01238
60 Tyringham Rd, Lee MA 01238
List Price: $179,900 Cape style home located on a desirable Cul-de-sac! Cape style home located in a desirable neighborhood on a cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom, 1 full bath, fireplace, hardwood floors in lst floor bedrooms & under carpet in living room. Over a half acre, large corner lot. Natural gas heat, replacement windows, 200 amp. electric service, walk out basement. In need of cosmetic updating throughout.
List Price: $259,900 Well kept three bedroom, two bath Colonial with very spacious eat in Kitchen. Beautiful private back yard with lots of plantings.
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Sprawling 3-4BR, 2BA split-level red brick home w/2,000+ sf of living space w/attached, oversized 2 garage on luscious .43acre lot. The ambience of quality & roominess radiates from every room! You’ll love the amazing floor plan of this home, along w/the lustrous oak floors, fire-placed living room, sizable bedrooms w/big closets, large cedar closet, open dining & living room concept, family room on lower level w/a wet bar, new gas boiler and hot water tank, the private, covered patio off the dining area & the breathtaking views of Mt. Greylock. Come see this rare offering for yourself! $259,900.
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• Breathtaking 48+ acres surrounded by 2000+ acres of state land • Water and mountain views • 4/5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths • Beautiful and meticulously maintained • 15 minutes to shopping and I-90 $949,900
• Classic federal colonial 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths • 2 fireplaces • Large open country kitchen filled with sunlight • Barn/garage • Mechanical systems have been updated • Move right in! $925,000
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38 MAIN STREET, WEST STOCKBRIDGE, MA 35 RAILROAD STREET, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (413) 442-5599 Pittsfield (413) 528-4211 Great Barrington (413) 232-4253 West Stockbridge (518) 392-0332 Chatham, NY WWW.STONEHOUSEPROPERTIES.COM
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PITTSFIELD • 9+ gorgeous acres • Walk to the State Forest • Artesian well in place $149,900
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attached garage, $235,900
Split-level home located just outside of town, distance views, 2 car attached garage, master bed/bath up with cathedral ceilings, tree beds and a bath down, updated oak cabinet kitchen, dining room, sunroom, some wood floors. $207,000
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neighborhood, 4 beds, 2 bath, oak cabinet Kitchen/dinning room with island, gas stove, wood floors and carpets, vinyl siding, vinyl windows, newer roof, new,
call/text: 413.441.4403 johnmclean@MyBerkshireHome.com 2 South Street, Suite 160, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Nice 2 apartment flat, up stairs apartment 3/4 beds, 2 baths, wood floors. First floor apartment 3 beds, 1 bath, newer roof, electrical and heating system. 2 car garage wand a barn, on almost an acre lot, $229,900
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Celebrating over 30 years of service to our valued clients! Pam Roberts, Broker/Owner, CBR® CRB, CRS, GRI 441-9681 Tiffany Roberts, Broker/Owner, ABR, CBR, e-PRO 822-5369 Marie Bourassa 212-6174 Stacy Chojnowski 281-2569
Barbara K. Greenfeld, Broker/Associate, ABR, C-CREC, GREEN, SRES, RSPS, CRS 441-5986 Jane Kavanau 281-6903 Anne Meczywor, Broker/Associate, CRS, MRP, CBR, SRS, RSPS 446-2179 Bonnie Parsons, Associate Broker, GREEN® 617-719-4387
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LENOX
RICHMOND: Your own slice of paradise on 80 acres abutting preserved land!
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Whether you want to commune with nature by walking on established woodland trails, or use the 5-stall horse barn to house your four-legged friends, you will be awed by the privacy in this spectacular setting. A long winding paved drive leads to Sky Hill Farm – 4000+ square foot farmhouse built in the 1980s. Features include 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, updated cook’s kitchen, three fireplaces, an inviting front porch, sun room and screened porch. The horse barn has water and electricity. A separate three-car garage includes a large workshop/studio above. $1,495,000/R2887
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Gracious primary or vacation home on 4+ acres. First floor features beautifully finished walnut floors with radiant heat, 9’ ceilings, open floor plan. Kitchen and dining overlook private backyard. Second floor – master suite, two large bedrooms with gleaming cherry floors with radiant heat. Walk-up attic could be finished. Lower walkout, media room/office area. Square footage includes lower level and office. $649,900 /R2802
Magical Richmond spot. One-level living, spacious master suite with steam shower, jet tub, acreage, privacy, barn/workshop, gardener’s delight! Contemporary ranch features living room with fireplace, hardwood throughout, updated kitchen, heated yearround sun room, central a/c, private rear deck, inviting Goshen stone patio. Venture up the winding driveway to your slice of paradise! $759,000/R2829
Private Lenox Retreat! Looking for a flexible floor plan? What a great opportunity! Main house offers updated baths, newly redone kitchen, wood floors, built-ins, two bedrooms and three full baths; connected via heated sun room and office enter the fully equipped ‘‘guest’’ side with living, kitchen, two additional bedrooms, two additional full baths. Full and separate basements. Over five acres with total privacy for your country retreat! Close to Cranwell, Canyon Ranch, Tanglewood! $849,900/R2737
TYRINGHAM Twenty acres of mountaintop beauty! Sunny open land/lawn, the property spans Cooper Creek. Ample road frontage for protection and/or potential building lots. Just beyond Goose Pond and the Appalachian Trail this immaculate 4-bedroom home was built in 1983. Fireplaced living room, family room, French doors to deck with view of manicured lawn/perennial gardens. Attached two-car garage. Country living and only ten minutes to the center of Lee! $599,000/R2867
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LEE
Over three acres of privacy featuring sweeping mountain and meadow views. Immaculate colonial with one-level living! Formal living, dining or den, spacious kitchen w/island, dining area/family room with fireplace. First floor - master suite with spacious bath/jet tub, hardwood floors, laundry, central a/c. Second floor – 3 additional bedrooms, office/craft room. Screened porch/ private deck. Two-car garage. Country living but minutes to town. $499,000/R2868
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LEE
Spacious Ranch! One-level living with a wonderful finished garden, level walk out. Four bedrooms/3 baths, spacious entry, two fireplaces, seasonal sunroom. Two-car attached garage and paved drive. Centrally located to Lee, Lenox and Stockbridge and convenient to all area attractions. Priced well below assessed value. New Price! $325,000/R2805
NORTH ADAMS
Beautiful mid 1800s Victorian Painted Lady with large yard and private back deck. Newly refinished Quarter-sewn Oak wood flooring. Hand carved woodwork, 2 fireplaces with beautiful mantels, unique brass kitchen ceiling. Three levels of spacious, bright living with plenty of closets/ storage! Walk to downtown, Mass MoCA, library, and much more! Welcoming front porch. Spacious barn with loft for your work area or hobbies. Wonderful B&B potential and artist’s dream! $249,900/R2889
LENOX
One-level expanded ranch in Lenox! Living room has wood-burning corner fireplace; formal dining, eat-in kitchen. Master suite addition in 1971 makes this a 4 bedroom/2 bath home. Welcoming circular drive, attached garages for 3 cars and a newly installed septic system. Lower level and garages are heated! Spacious ½ acre plus corner lot, but walk or short drive to Laurel Lake. Close to Edith Wharton’s home, Shakespeare and Tanglewood! New Price! $315,000/R2873
STOCKBRIDGE Tucked away at the end of a dead end street, this charming two-bedroom, two-bath ranch features hardwood floors, fireplace in light-filled family room and attached garage. Sited close to Lenox center and Tanglewood with private backyard and mature gardens. $335,000/R2885
LENOX
Sip morning coffee on your deck of this raised ranch as you watch the neighbors’ horses graze in their pasture. Upstairs - living room with fireplace, dining room with slider deck, eat-in kitchen, full bath/ three bedrooms. Finished lower level - mudroom to garage, laundry room, family room w/ fireplace, full bath, and two more rooms. Wood floors, southern exposure, replacement windows, mature trees, yard, storage. Well cared for, but your updates will make this YOUR home. $325,000/R2884
LENOX
In-town farmhouse on 1.53 acres. Four bedrooms/ two baths. Wood floors. Replacement windows and newer roof. Detached two-car garage with additional storage. Daylight basement. Special details include architectural items salvaged from the Woolsey estate. It needs some work, but with your special, touch it will be exceptional. Shown by appointment. $300,000/R2817
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Beautifully maintained Dalton colonial. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood on the first floor; spacious eat-in kitchen w/work island, pantry, gas cooking, two ovens; kitchen opens to fireplaced family room with built-ins. Formal dining/living room. Second floor with 4 bedrooms, updated master bath. Finished lower level media/game room; walkout and full bath. Natural gas heat, five zones, central a/c, replacement windows. Two-car garage, large rear deck, abundant landscaping and shed. $377,500/R2875
LENOX
Beautiful Gambrel with more than an acre of enjoyable yard! Eat-in kitchen with custom white birch cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances. Spacious living, formal dining room, first floor office nook/mud room. Four large bedrooms w/updated new baths including large master bedrooms with cedar walk-in closet, spa bath. Hardwood flooring. Heated attached 2-car garage is heated. Minutes to downtown. Restored stone wall adds to the charm! $459,000/R2814
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LENOX
Amazing hideaway on 42 acres. One owner home abutting the Appalachian Trail high on the mountain top! Generator powered. First floor - Open living/dining/kitchen, full bath, stack laundry/ family room/bedroom. Second floor - two bedrooms. Full basement, open deck, standing seam metal roof, add’l outbuildings for storage. Large grassy lawn. Hike for miles right right outside your door. Tranquility with nature, but ten minutes to the MA turnpike and outlet shopping. $279,000/R2785
Adorable Lenox property on the seldom traveled quiet loop off of East Street – “old East”! Two bedrooms, with two bonus rooms – den/office plus glassed-in sun porch. Open living/kitchen. Sunny open sloping rear yard. $249,000 R2815
Gem tucked away in plain sight! Four to five bedroom Craftsman style home. New, beautiful kitchen! First floor laundry. 2½ baths. Expansive fireplaced living room, formal dining room. Bonus finished space. First floor bedroom/bath w/shower. Personality plus from all the interesting nooks and angles...and an inside lap pool. Private fenced yard, large deck. Detached garage. New Price! $239,900/R2876
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Delightful brick cape on quiet dead end street. Three bedrooms, two full baths, open kitchen, living room with picture window, attached garage. Private rear deck. $189,900/R2819
Duplex on over a quarter acre of land. It is situated in a neighborhood with many single-family homes. This would be a great investment property or for a first-time home buyer looking for extra income. New Price! 129,900/R2849
This charming, 617 square foot commercial building is located in the heart of the village. Perfect spot for a professional office with inviting front porch and parking in the rear. Town water/sewer, natural gas heat and on the bus line. $249,000/B2813
Charming little New England community. Affordable two bedroom Becket home with beautiful distant views. Sliders bring the lovely outdoors in. Stainless steel applicances. Step down living room. Convenient access to Jacob’s Pillow and Turnpike. $97,500/B2890
LANESBORO First time offered, the historic St Luke’s Old Stone Church dates from 1836. High visibility location! Consider the possibilities. A seasonally used sanctuary without heating, water or waste systems. Please call for details on this unique offering./ R2888
WATER RELATED PROPERTIES TYRINGHAM
OTIS WOODLANDS
An affordable getaway in the Berkshires! This country contemporary is walking distance to the boat launch at beautiful Goose Pond! Great value as property includes two parcels for a total of over 7 Tyringham acres! A privately sited vacation or year-round home nestled in nature and woods. A Goshen stone walkway leads to a spacious wrap-around deck. Three bedrooms, two full baths, fireplaced living room and a walk-out lower level. Enjoy low taxes and country living with easy access to the Appalachian Trail, yet minutes to MA pike, outlet shopping, Jacob’s Pillow and more. $289,900/R2650
Just in time for summer! Enjoy on-site amenities in your “stay-cation” home. Otis Woodlands has clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis, lake, canoe/kayak storage, play area. Nice separation of space with three levels of finished rooms. First floor open plan; living/dining/den kitchen w/ stainless. Year-round sun room. Three bedrooms, two full baths, bonus spaces; built-ins for storage. Abuts babbling brook. Two decks/beautiful stone patio. Spacious storage shed. $295,000/R2879
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CONDO OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BERKSHIRES WINDEN HILL
Magnificent westerly views! Open plan with cathedral ceiling in living/dining great room features gas fireplace, exposed beams, two sliders to private deck. First floor master suite and spacious front entry. Upper level-second full master suite with balcony/private sitting area. Lower level for family/guests – spacious bedroom/sitting/family room with two sliders to patio with views. Third full bath, storage and cabinetry abound! $669,000/C2818
Take in the sunsets and views of Lily Pond from your private deck. Two bedrooms, each with private bath, den with French doors serves as a bonus sleeping space. Central a/c, natural gas heat, and fireplace. $474,500/ C2778
FAIRWYNDS - LENOX
ROLLING HILLS Enjoy the on-site amenities of this established condo community. Rolling Hills has clubhouse, pool, tennis, kayak/ canoe storage, walking trails, community garden. This first floor unit with two bedrooms has updated baths, replacement windows, newer mechanicals. Lower level partially finished. Slider to open rear deck. $199,900/C2833 Looking for first floor living at Rolling Hills? Newly listed and ready for your updates to call it home. Private rear deck looking out on lawn and woods. Minutes to all Berkshire attractions! $194,500/C2821 End unit in building six. Beautiful meadow views from your private rear deck with awning. Slider has been replaced in this two bedroom/two bath upper unit. Enjoy clubhouse w/exercise room, sauna, pool, tennis, walking trails and community garden. Efficient natural gas, central a/c. $182,500/C2820 Beautiful lower level. Kitchen has granite counters/new light colored cabinetry, laminated oak floors plus carpeting. Completely redone master bath with walk-in shower. Second bedroom/office with murphy bed. Conveniently located near amenities. Great location for all that the Berkshires have to offer. $246,999/C2881
OCTOBER MT. – LEE Enjoy community pool, har-tru tennis in the October Mountain Village Condo community. Priced to sell – this townhouse condo features open kitchen, three bedrooms, two full baths and a large open rear deck. Inviting front porch with woody views makes this a private setting in the long-established October Mountain complex. Enjoy community pool, tennis and convenience to shopping and all the area attractions. $229,900/C2830 Private setting with woods and open views! Three bedrooms and three full baths! The lower level is fully finished with sliders to a walk-out for extra guest space. Enclosed rear porch provides seasonal space for dining, relaxing and taking in nature while sheltered from the elements! $242,500/C2800
Move-in ready first floor features open plan, kitchen, great room with pristine wood floors, fireplace, skylights, sliders to large deck. Full bath and den/ bedroom on 1st floor. Upper level with two additional bedrooms, master/full bath. Finished walk-out lower level. Front porch. $279,000/C2797
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Looking to have it all? A rather short walk will get you to the outdoor pool, the tennis courts, the first tee for a round of golf, Sloane’s Tavern restaurant and the world class Spa. This stand alone condo features an eat-in kitchen, a large great room with gas fireplace and sliders out to the open deck (overlooking the 4th hole), a den with built-in cabinetry, a guest powder room plus the master bdrm complete with two large closets and a bath including a jet tub, separate shower, separate toilet area and two vanities. Upstairs features two more bedrooms sharing a full bath plus a loft for an office. $895,000/C2872
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CONDO OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BERKSHIRES COLDBROOKE – LENOX Coldbrooke adjoins the Cranwell/Miraval golf, restaurant and spa complex. Close to downtown Lenox and all area attractions! Spacious one-level living paired villa with bright open plan offers. Eat-in kitchen with new stainless appliances. Fireplaced living room opens to large screened porch/private side patio. First floor master suite. Upper level includes two guest bedrooms, full bath and sitting area. Natural gas heat/central a/c. Attached garage and welcoming front porch. Enjoy summer in the Berkshires as furnishings are available to complete this turn-key property. $584,900/C2878
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Coldbrooke South townhouse. Nicely updated end unit features year-round heated sunroom, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Fireplaced living room, updated kitchen, generously proportioned bedrooms. Adjoins Cranwell golf course and spa. $524,900/ C2860
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LAKECREST – PITTSFIELD
LENOX
Clubhouse with exercise area/activity room. Tennis courts (including a pickle ball court), pool, lake. Dock/mooring area.
Enjoy the convenience of a condo that is in move-in ready, immaculate condition! One-level living with first floor master, gas fireplace in the living room, granite/stainless in the kitchen. Second floor - two additional bedrooms/full bath, family room, bonus room for storage or finishing. Central a/c, screened porch, attached garage. Walk out your door to enjoy Kennedy Park acres of trails for walking, hiking, x-country skiing. Minutes to downtown Lenox; convenient to all attractions. $394,500/C2886
Lovely get-a-way place in the Berkshires. Large great room w/fireplace and dining area. Extended deck with views of lake. Fully applianced kitchen. First Floor master bedroom/bath and 2nd bedroom/bath. Two bedrooms upstairs w/full bath, storage space. Partially finished basement with game area, laundry/separate utility. Attached one-car garage. $469,900/C2855
DEVON MEADOWS - LEE
Conveniently located in Lee, only 5 minutes to Tanglewood, close to all Berkshire attractions, including cultural venues, shopping, dining and golf.
Just in time for summer. Immaculate paired villa offers one-level living. Central a/c, cook’s kitchen, great room with fireplace, screened porch/open deck. Second level features great guest space with 2-3 additional bedrooms/two full baths. $759,000/ C2858
PINES AT BOUSQUET Gorgeous privately sited end unit with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Short walk to the community pool. Open one level living with spacious living rm/fplc dining, kitchen, screened porch and deck. Master suite with views. Second floor – 3 additional bedrooms and built-in office in the open loft area. Lower level walk-out level includes 5th bedroom, full bath, game room and large family room that opens to deck. Natural gas heat, central a/c, lawn sprinkler system. This tastefully appointed condo is move-in ready! $544,500/C2866
MARBLE HEIGHTS – LEE
Great condo option in Lee! One-owner home freshly painted, new flooring and move-in ready. Two-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo offers walk-totown convenience. Granite counters, natural gas heat, private rear deck, scenic river and town views. $214,900/C2857
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HAVEN’T FOUND THE RIGHT “ALREADY BUILT”? RICHMOND
RICHMOND
Wow! Be prepared to be amazed at this site-ready offering. Driveway newly constructed leading to your private mountaintop retreat. Eight plus acres offering beautiful views over the bucolic Richmond mountains and meadows. Hike right from your door, explore your own forest, mature trees and year-round brook. Leave your slice of paradise for a two mile/five minute drive to Kripalu and Tanglewood’s main gate! One-of-a-kind estate parcel adjoining conservation land. $749,000/L2733
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Build your dream home on this beautiful pastoral lot. It is south facing - perfect for solar. A seasonal brook runs along the edge of the property. Set on a peaceful country road in the sought after Richmond school district. Just minutes away from Tanglewood and all the Berkshire attractions. $199,000/L2856
TYRINGHAM
RICHMOND
Price Just Reduced! Excellent Lenox opportunity for one estate parcel or with over 700 feet of road frontage, pursue potential development! $139,000/ L2842
Build your dream home on a quiet Tyringham culde-sac. All home sites are at least 5 acres ensuring maximum privacy for all. Minutes to Lee and Monterey, but the serenity will make you think you are miles away from it all! $164,500/L2832
Two building lots offered as a package. Open meadow settings of 2.03 and 2.49 acres make for one large estate lot or keep as stand alone lots. $140,000 for both!/L2303
NORTH ADAMS
BECKET
BECKET
Scenic road across from Mt. Greylock State Reservation. Partially cleared, previously perced. This 1.6 acre building lot can be purchased individually or offered with one or two additional adjoining lots. Each lot $49,900. L2806/L2807/L2808
Wonderful four-acre building lot in Becket Woods. Extensive walking/hiking trails, community ponds for fishing and swimming. There is a year-round stream on the back of this wooded lot. $32,400/ L2513
Create your own country home in Ballyhoo Estates. Three lots to choose from…4.96 acres $28,000, 6.06 acres $34,000, 11.02 acres $62,000/L2810/L2811/L2812
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What to Expect During a Home Inspection
From finding an inspector to dealing with surprises – this is your guide to getting a house checked out. The most important thing to know about a home inspection: It’s just too important for you, as a buyer, to skip. Here’s why. A Home Inspector is Your Protector An inspector helps you make sure a house isn’t hiding anything before you commit for the long haul. (Think about it this way: You wouldn’t even get a coffee with a stranger without checking out their history.) An inspector identifies any reasonably discoverable problems with the house (a leaking roof, faulty plumbing, etc.) Hiring an inspector is you doing your due diligence. An Inspector Won’t Check Everything Generally, inspectors only examine houses for problems that can be seen with the naked eye. They won’t be tearing down walls or using magical x-ray vision, to find hidden defaults. They also won’t put themselves in danger. If a roof is too high or steep, for example, they won’t climb up to check for missing or damaged shingles. They’ll use binoculars to examine it. They can’t predict the future, either. While an inspector can give you a rough idea of how many years that roof will hold up, he or she can’t tell you exactly when it will need to be replaced. It’s Your Job to Check the Inspector Now you’re ready to connect with someone who’s a pro at doing an inspection. Here’s where your REALTOR® has your back. He or she can recommend reputable home inspectors to you. In addition to getting recommendations, you can rely on online resources such as the American Society of Home Inspectors’, which lets you search by address, metro area or neighborhood. You’ll want to interview at least three inspectors before deciding on whom to hire. Ask questions, such as: Are you license or certified? How long have you been in the business? How much do you charge? What do you check, exactly? What won’t you check, specifically? How soon after the inspection will I get my report?
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Show up for the Inspection On inspection day, your presence, or that of your agent’s, is not required but it is highly recommended. Even though you’ll receive a written report, being there gives you a chance to ask questions and to learn the inner workings of your home.
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Get Ready to Negotiate Most home repairs are negotiable. Be prepared to pick your battles, however. Minor issues, like a cracked switch plate or loose kitchen faucet are easy and cheap to fix on your own. You don’t want to nickle-and-dime the seller. If there are major issues, your REALTOR® can submit a formal request for repairs. Repair requests should be as specific as possible. At the end of the day, remember to check in with yourself about how you feel about the report and your requests. The most important things to remember during the home inspection? Trust your inspector, trust your gut, and lean on your REALTOR® they likely have a lot of experience to support your decision making. And that’s something to feel good about.
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Former Mazzeo's/Jae's. Total renovation 2016. Turnkey restaurant. Full liquor license. Visit our website for interior photo's. Motivated Seller Make an offer!
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Former "Angelina's". Almost 1,000 s.f. Kitchen in place. Drive up window. Turnkey.
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Mark Harris Associate USN - Retired Cell 413-770-3092
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Pittsfield Colonial S-1011 $249,900
North Adams Cape S-1010 $109,900
North Adams Colonial S-1009 $75,000
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Pittsfield Split-Level S-1000 $344,500
Windsor Ranch S-1002 $299,000
Pittsfield Ranch S-1003 $118,000
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S-921
Pittsfield Colonial $65,000
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Pittsfield Mid-Century S-1006 $279,900 Call Margaret Apkin
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Pittsfield Colonial $259,900
S-1013
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Pittsfield Split-Level S-1014 $310,000
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S-990
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Pittsfield Colonial $210,000
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Pittsfield Colonial S-1004 $149,000
Pittsfield Commercial Building S-960 $400,000
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Dalton Colonial $429,900
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Pittsfield Split-Level S-970 $239,000
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S-995
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Pittsfield Split-Level S-981 $259,900
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Cheshire Colonial $279,000
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Pittsfield Cape S-1012 $179,000
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Pittsfield Colonial $342,500
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Dalton Cape $200,000
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